Education Assistant

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community.

By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more b.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

The Education Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational and academic-support programs, activities, services, and special events for youth. The position works closely with the Education Program Manager and other Club staff to engage members, support positive learning environments, and contribute to safe and effective program delivery.

Commitment to Excellence in Education Program Delivery, Youth Engagement, and Safety

• Assist in the delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate education programs, activities, and events as directed by the Education Program Manager.
• Support the implementation and completion of applicable BGCB program standards and annual program requirements.
• Assist with member supervision, redirection, and behavior management within program areas and throughout the Club as appropriate, following established BGCB practices.
• Secure and maintain program materials, equipment, and other resources and help ensure program areas remain safe, clean, organized, and ready for member use.
• Participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
• Know safety emergency procedures and enforce all enforce rules and protocols to ensure safety of our youth and programs.

Technical and Professional Knowledge

• Apply knowledge of youth development principles in assigned club program area.
• Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to program area(s).
• Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities as approved, provided or directed.

Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork

• Strong verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, families and instruct youth in quality programming, including applying conflict resolution skills and best classroom and group management practices.
• Participate in collaborative programs, events and field trips with staff from different clubhouse groups, staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with staff from other Club program areas, BGCB sites, and community organizations to support programs, activities, events, and other member opportunities as appropriate.
• Support volunteers and consultants who provide educational instruction, resources, or other guidance to members.
• Perform other related duties as specified by the Education Program Manager.

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff are expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development…